Professional Planner events were experienced through a wildly different lens this year as the industry pivoted (didn’t we hear that word a lot?) from live in-person seminars to online webinars.
Zoom fatigue notwithstanding, the switch to online events was a resounding success not only for us but for the industry as a whole. People have embraced the convenience and the production quality has improved markedly across the board.
As always, the success of our events has been due to not only the hard work and talent of our events team, but the willingness of our delegates, speakers and sponsors to get involved and make a positive contribution. We are in your debt.
The increasing sophistication with which sustainability development goals (SDGs) are being incorporated by investment firms means individuals can see how their investments are making a difference in line with their own personal goals and in the context of the broader economy and society, experts have said.
Using SDGs as a framework gives investors the ability to measure a company’s impact on society and the environment in an “inside-out way” as distinct from using more “outside in” thinking associated with incorporating ESG where more thought is given to how external risks might impact a company’s performance, Jan Anton van Zanten, Robeco’s sustainable development goals strategist told